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Federal Government unveils Canada Strong Pass to entice Canadians to Explore this Country this Summer, Including Local Destinations
989 XFM
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June 16, 2025
The federal government has announced an initiative to encourage Canadians to explore our country this summer. It is launching the Canada Strong Pass. It includes free admission to all visitors to national parks and national marine conservation...
Trump family unveils gold ‘Made in America’ phone, mobile service
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 16, 2025
The president criticised Apple last month because it planned to make most of its US iPhones in India, and threatened to slap a 25 per cent tariff on the devices unless the tech giant starts building the phones domestically. The Trump phone deal...
New Brunswick receives increased immigration allocation from federal government for 2025
CIC News
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June 16, 2025
New Brunswick has negotiated an increased immigration allocation with the federal government. The province has received an additional 1,500 spots for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), bringing its total immigration allocation this year to...
REVEALED:Judicial Service Commission not sworn-in amid power struggle seeking to remove Chief Justice on allegations of corruption, Justice Minister emerges to support Law Society President who might be part of the panel.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala might soon be impeached by the newly appointed Judicial Service Commission(JSC) on allegations of corruption and/or abuse of power. It has been disclosed that, Justice Minister Prince...
Uber’s New Shuttle Service Feels a Lot Like a Bus Route
The Energy Mix
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June 16, 2025
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Every few years, a Silicon Valley gig-economy company announces a “disruptive” innovation that looks a whole lot like a bus. Uber rolled out Smart Routes a...
Petroleum County residents received $9,198 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 54th in Montana
Central Montana Times
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June 16, 2025
In 2022, Petroleum County ranked third lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Montana, with residents receiving $9,198 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...
Vietnam legislators abolish district government
The Manila Times
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June 16, 2025
HANOI — Vietnam's National Assembly approved amendments to the constitution on Monday to abolish an entire level of government, as part of major reforms to the way the communist country is run. DRASTIC CHANGES Vietnamese lawmakers vote on merge of...
End the politicized disputes over public institution appointments
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 16, 2025
Published: 17 Jun. 2025, 00:00 Korea Communications Commission chairperson Lee Jin-sook speaks at a press briefing at the government complex in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, on March 18. The Korea Communications Commission is one of the public institutions...
Greens Show Willis’ Fiscal Straight-Jacket Is Junk, Validate Case For Strong Public Investment
Scoop
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Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 7:54 am Press Release: Green Party The Green Party has released its fiscal strategy, demonstrating how we can and must invest in the real-world needs of our country, planet and people. “New Zealanders deserve a Government...
An Indian Manifesto by Vaibhav Maloo offers strategic policy vision in business, tech leadership & governance
ETCIO.com
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June 16, 2025
Indian entrepreneur and author Vaibhav Maloo, Managing Director of diversified conglomerate Enso Group, has released his latest book “An Indian Manifesto: A Vision for Tomorrow’s India,” now available in major bookstores following its initial...
Ministry misleads public on payment for teachers in MAS Programme
St. Vincent Times
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June 16, 2025
I am writing to express grave concern and rectify a public announcement regarding the payment of teachers involved in the Math After School Programme, introduced by the Ministry of Education in January 2025. This programme was designed to support...
Building Intelligence with Purpose: Anurag Pandey on the Strategic Foundations of AI in Wealth Management
Hubbis
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Anurag Pandey, General Manager of Asia Pacific at additiv, delivered a wide-ranging and incisive commentary during the panel discussion on AI in Wealth Management at the Hubbis Malaysia Wealth Management Forum held in Kuala Lumpur on May 21....
The Trump Administration could try to weaponize the False Claims Act against Harvard University
WGBH - Massachusetts
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June 16, 2025
President Trump continues to ramp up his ongoing battle with Harvard University. His administration has attempted to block the university from enrolling international students, imposed a federal funding freeze, and has repeatedly threatened...
ASCON DG calls for attitudinal change in public service
Punch
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June 16, 2025
The Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Mrs Funke Adepoju, has urged public servants to embrace intentional leadership and strategic engagement to drive meaningful change in the Nigerian public service. Speaking during...
Government confirms Casement funding will not have to be repaid
BBC
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The government has confirmed that the £50m funding it pledged for the development of Casement Park in Belfast will not have to be repaid. It followed questions raised in the Assembly by the DUP after it emerged the funding was allocated under a...
Isthisfraud Turns Public PPP Data Into A Searchable Database, Empowering Citizens To Identify Potential Misuse Of Taxpayer Funds -
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Evertise Digital) The newly launched crowdsourced fraud-busting platform enables users to investigate, flag, and report suspicious activity in the $800+ billion COVID-19 relief program. Amid growing concern over widespread PPP fraud,...
London council forced to spend £8.5m to 'plug the gap' from Government's disability cuts
Evening Standard
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June 16, 2025
“In response, we are convening disabled residents, care workers, service providers, and community organisations to discuss the support the council is providing for disabled members of our community, including our additional investment of nearly...
NRA Spends Millions on Drainage Cleaning as Public Frustration Grows
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 16, 2025
By Nelson Manneh The National Roads Authority (NRA) says it spends up to GMD 7 million annually on drainage cleaning operations across The Gambia, yet the impact remains limited as poor waste disposal practices and logistical delays continue to...
English government department will decide on aid projects for Wales – just like under the Tories
Nation.Cymru
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June 16, 2025
The relevant ‘Office for the Nation’ for the latest round of post-Brexit funding, will be the Welsh Office headed by Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens Martin Shipton A major new funding row has erupted after the Welsh Government accepted a...
Emergency Review Meeting Held to Strengthen Healthcare Services at Gadwal Government Hospital
The Hans India
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June 16, 2025
Gadwal: An emergency review meeting was held at the District Government Hospital under the leadership of District Medical & Health Officer (DMHO) Dr. S.K. Siddappa and Medical Superintendent Dr. Indira, to assess and improve the medical services...